Acquisition reform
The Army’s contract for its next-gen fighting vehicle doesn’t have any requirements
The Army's new ground vehicle will need to have open software capabilities that allow for continuous updates.
Pentagon software acquisition enters new era with updated purchasing policy
Ellen Lord unveiled the changes to software and other acquisition policy at a press conference from the Pentagon Wednesday.
Primes, subs won’t face the same CMMC security requirements on all contracts
CMMC requirements will not be one-size-fits-all for defense contracts, Katie Arrington said. Different parts of the contract will indicate different levels of security needed.
GSA will rollout schedules reform plan through fiscal 2020
GSA's plan to combine 24 acquisition schedules into a single vehicle will play out over the next two years and include standard terms and conditions.
GSA consolidates 24 contract schedules into one products-and-services offering
GSA officials delivered on their promise to reform the Multiple Award Schedule program with plans to condense the contract vehicles into a single offering.
GSA schedules reform could reduce contracts for suppliers, acquisition chief says
Thomas said FAS is exploring reducing the number of contract schedules to make it easier for agencies to procure services and supplies.